João Pedro Saldanha

18-8-0

BrazilLast 5

Amateur MMA 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Maximus Lally · TKO · Sep 26, 2026

18-8-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Maximus LallyTKO · R1 02:13

Cage WarriorsCage Warriors 210: McCorry vs Sousa·September 26, 2026

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João Pedro Saldanha holds a professional MMA record of 18-8-0. Saldanha has won 18 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Most recent fight: September 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: CAGE WARRIORS, JUNGLE FIGHT.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Reach: 69"175 cm
DOB: Sep 18, 1995
Age: 31
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Career history

LOSS
vs Maximus Lally
Cage Warriors 210: McCorry vs Sousa· Sep 26, 2026· Featherweight· 18-8 vs 7-0
TKO
R1 · 02:13
WIN
vs Robson Cruz
BSB Fight 5· May 30, 2026· Featherweight· 18-7 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Bruno Buarque
Future MMA 16· Nov 8, 2025· Bantamweight· 17-7 vs 4-1
SUB
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Willyam Pereira
BSB Fight 2· Sep 20, 2025· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 2-19
TKO
R1 · 0:16
LOSS
vs Asaf Chopurov
UAE Warriors 61· Jul 23, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-7 vs 8-0
TKO
R1 · 2:49
WIN
vs Marcelo Guarilha
Jungle Fight 137: Fight do Milhão· Jun 14, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 22-11-1
TKO
R1 · 01:53
LOSS
vs Sundet Aytkul
Octagon 73: Kuanyshbaev vs. Mukhatov· May 23, 2025· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 11-2
SUB
R1 · 2:56
LOSS
vs Wagner ReisTitle bout
Jungle Fight 135· Mar 22, 2025· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 9-4
TKO
R3 · 04:24
WIN
vs Eduardo Diez
Jungle Fight 134· Jan 18, 2025· Featherweight· 14-4 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 00:26
WIN
vs Gabriel Pereira
Soldado Combat 4· Nov 23, 2024· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 0-6
TKO
R1 · 3:09
LOSS
vs Tiago PereiraTitle bout
Jungle Fight 130· Sep 28, 2024· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 8-0
TKO
R3 · 01:54
WIN
vs Ronaldo Ferreira×1Title bout · Title win #1
Jungle Fight 126· May 25, 2024· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 11-4-1
KO
R1 · 01:02
WIN
vs Erick Visconde
LFA 179: Neto vs. Antunes· Mar 23, 2024· Bantamweight· 11-3 vs 13-3
SUB
R1 · 3:08
WIN
vs Hudson Silva
Soldado Combat 1· Feb 4, 2024· 10-3 vs 15-14
SUB
R1 · 3:15
LOSS
vs Fernando Laurenço
LFA 166: Neto vs. Conrado· Sep 2, 2023· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 17-3
SUB
R1 · 2:04
WIN
vs Giliarde Motta
Road to Future 3· Aug 1, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 15-8-1
SUB
R1 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Alexandre Cirne
Império Fight 5· May 15, 2021· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 13-5
UD
WIN
vs Ederson dos Santos
Centro Oeste Fight 10· Dec 20, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 2-5
SUB
R1 · 2:37
LOSS
vs Taiyo Hayashi
Pancrase 299· Sep 9, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 7-5
TKO
R3 · 0:22
WIN
vs Rony Henrique
Federal Gladiators Combat· Jun 30, 2018· 7-0 vs 5-2
DEC
WIN
vs Erikson Faria
Jungle Fight 92· Sep 30, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 2-3
SUB
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Kleison Silva
Titans FC 1· Mar 10, 2017· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 1-3
SD
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Federal Gladiators Combat· Nov 26, 2016· 4-0
SUB
WIN
vs Rony Henrique
Aspera FC 45· Oct 8, 2016· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 3-1
SUB
R2 · 2:46
WIN
vs Arnaldo Neri de Carvalho
Centro Oeste Fight· Jul 1, 2016· 2-0 vs 0-3
SUB
WIN
vs Gracilei Oliveira
Distrito Federal Regional· Jul 31, 2015· 1-0 vs 0-3
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power97

Kick power69

Punch speed95

Kick speed60

Accuracy67

Takedowns89

Ground striking70

Submissions97

Chin67

Body strength76

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.75per min

Strikes absorbed2.60per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.52per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts2.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where João Pedro Saldanha sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1636▼13
Peak: 1675May 25, 2024
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does João Pedro Saldanha fight next?

João Pedro Saldanha has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is João Pedro Saldanha's record?

João Pedro Saldanha's professional MMA record is 18-8-0.

Who is João Pedro Saldanha fighting next?

João Pedro Saldanha's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did João Pedro Saldanha fight last?

João Pedro Saldanha most recently fought Maximus Lally at Cage Warriors 210: McCorry vs Sousa on Saturday, September 26, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does João Pedro Saldanha fight in?

João Pedro Saldanha fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does João Pedro Saldanha have?

João Pedro Saldanha has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How tall is João Pedro Saldanha?

João Pedro Saldanha is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

What is João Pedro Saldanha's reach?

João Pedro Saldanha has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is João Pedro Saldanha?

João Pedro Saldanha is 31 years old (born Sep 18, 1995).

Where is João Pedro Saldanha from?

João Pedro Saldanha is from Brazil.

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